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Apr 15, 2024
Inflationary Increases to Allowances
The minimum income guarantee (MIG), which provides a floor below which a person’s income must not fall as a result of charges for...
Apr 12, 2024
Unpaid carer’s leave
From 6 April 2024, employees will be entitled to unpaid leave to give or arrange care for a ‘dependant’ who has a care need. The...
Apr 11, 2024
A Dangerous Plan
The government approach to recruiting staff for care homes from overseas has been described as "dangerous" by a leading provider. As part...
Apr 9, 2024
More Social Worker Help
Adult social worker numbers in local authorities hit a record high last year, official figures show. English councils increased their...
Apr 8, 2024
Care Thresholds Frozen for 14th Consecutive Year
The capital limits governing access to care in England in 2024-25 will remain unchanged acceding to the Department of Health and Social...
Mar 26, 2024
Care Sector Challenges
“It is difficult to offer words of hope and motivation when the past 12 months have seen the adult social care sector engulfed in a...
Mar 21, 2024
Are My Benefits Taxable?
The following are the main state benefits that are taxable: · Bereavement Allowance – formerly Widows Pension · Carer’s...
Mar 19, 2024
If You Don’t Have a Will
If you die without a valid will, your estate will be dealt with under the intestacy rules. Monies will be distributed accordingly to each...
Mar 18, 2024
Beware Phone Scams – Part 3
It can be hard for any of us to tell the difference between a scam and cold calling. It can be even harder for those who are older, live...
Mar 15, 2024
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is a benefit for people over State Pension age which tops up your income if you're struggling to make ends meet. It comes...
Mar 14, 2024
Tax On Interest
With interest rates rising in the last year, many older people will have received interest which is above their £1,000 Personal Savings...
Mar 12, 2024
Beware Phone Scams - Part 2
It can be hard for any of us to tell the difference between a scam and cold calling. It can be even harder for those who are older, live...
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